Google Anthos vs AWS Outposts - A Comparison of Hybrid Cloud Management Solutions
Hybrid cloud management solutions have gained tremendous popularity in recent years as more organizations seek to balance the benefits of on-premise data centers and cloud services. The introduction of Google Anthos and AWS Outposts has further enhanced the options available to businesses seeking to implement a hybrid cloud solution.
In this blog post, we'll compare Google Anthos and AWS Outposts and highlight their similarities and differences.
Overview
Google Anthos is a cloud computing software platform that allows businesses to manage applications running on public cloud computing platforms and on-premises data centers. On the other hand, AWS Outposts is a hybrid cloud solution that extends AWS infrastructure, services, APIs, and tools to virtually any data center, co-location space, or on-premises facility for a truly consistent hybrid experience.
Key features
Google Anthos
- Kubernetes-based platform for hybrid and multi-cloud management
- Provides consistent deployment and management across multiple environments
- Supports on-premises, cloud, and multi-cloud deployments
AWS Outposts
- Allows customers to run AWS infrastructure and services on-premises
- Provides a fully integrated AWS experience on-premises
- Supports a broad range of compute, storage, and database options
Deployment Options
Google Anthos
Google Anthos supports application deployment across Google Cloud Platform (GCP), hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud environments, including AWS and Microsoft Azure. Anthos is built on top of Kubernetes, which allows customers to manage applications across multiple environments.
AWS Outposts
AWS Outposts provides two deployment options: VMware Cloud on AWS Outposts and AWS Native Outposts. VMware Cloud on AWS Outposts is designed for customers who want to run VMware on Outposts, while AWS Native Outposts allows customers to run AWS compute, storage, and database services on-premises.
Pricing
Google Anthos
Google Anthos offers a pay-as-you-go pricing model that is based on usage. It provides transparent pricing with no upfront costs, minimum fees or termination penalties.
AWS Outposts
AWS Outposts pricing is hourly-based, and customers pay for the capacity they use. The pricing model depends on the service type and capacity of the Outpost.
Adoption rate
As of 2021, both Google Anthos and AWS Outposts have seen significant adoption rates. According to a survey by Flexera, Google Anthos has an adoption rate of 26%, while AWS Outposts has an adoption rate of 22%.
Conclusion
Both Google Anthos and AWS Outposts provide hybrid cloud management solutions that allow customers to deploy and manage applications across multiple environments. However, while Anthos is built on Kubernetes, providing a consistent deployment and management experience across multiple environments, AWS Outposts offers an integrated AWS experience on-premises. The choice between the two largely depends on the needs and pre-existing infrastructure of the customer.